February 01, 2008

100 years ago today

Feb. 1, 1908Legal troubles among the Daughters of Pocahontas (white members only!) land in court ... Imported grass seed from the Sahara is to be planted in the California desert ... The Odd Fellows discuss a convention in Los Angeles ... A leaky gasoline pipe is blamed for a fire at the Crescent Creamery and Butter Co., 241 Winson St. ... A woman is fatally injured after she absent-mindedly steps in front of a streetcar at Pasadena Avenue and Avenue 56.